Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has donated ₦50 million to the family of a late Nigerian Army officer, Lt. Col. OC Okolo, who was killed in a Boko Haram attack.
The officer lost his life during an attack by insurgents in Mandaragirau, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State on February 16, 2026.
The donation was presented on behalf of the state government during the officer’s funeral service held in Obinofia Ndiuno, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Represented by his Special Adviser on Security, the governor said the gesture reflects his administration’s continued commitment to supporting families of military personnel who died in the line of duty.
Zulum expressed sympathy to the bereaved family, stating, “My heartfelt condolences to the immediate family, friends, and colleagues of Lt. Col Okolo on his painful demise.”
He described the late officer as “a gallant, dedicated, and committed officer of the nation whose contributions will not be forgotten.”
The governor also reaffirmed plans to extend similar support to other families of personnel killed or declared missing in ongoing counter-insurgency operations.
A representative of the family, Professor Stanley Okolo, appreciated the gesture, noting that they were “particularly touched with the cash donation of N50m and delegation sent from Maiduguri to attend the funeral service despite the short notice.”
The donation is part of a broader pattern of interventions by the Borno State Government, which recently provided ₦150 million to families of other fallen military officers in the state.
The development underscores ongoing efforts by the state government to honour fallen soldiers and provide relief to their families amid persistent insurgency in Nigeria’s North-East.
